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The Political Economy Of Housing The Urban Poor - An Asian Perspective

by Yap Kioe Sheng

~~232,51€~~ 209,26€ 10% OFF

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 This book critically examines the application of the enabling housing strategy in Asia. It assesses why this market-driven strategies have systematically strategy failed to meet the housing needs of the urban poor in Asian cities.
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Pursuing Sustainable Urban Development In North Korea

~~64,88€~~ 58,39€ 10% OFF

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 This volume employs an urban lens to provide a critical analysis of the North Korean style of sustainable urban development in the face of severe sanctions and a scarcity of vital resources.
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Urban Renewal In Central Seoul - Planning Paradigm Shifts

by Hyung Min (The University Of Melbourne, Australia) Kim

~~64,88€~~ 58,39€ 10% OFF

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 Kim details a brief history of urban renewal in central Seoul through articulating urban planning paradigm shifts. A useful read for researchers on urban planning and policies who are keen to understand the complicated process of urban renewal and ways to revitalise economic and human activities and transform built environments.
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Sustainable Urban Planning In China - Implementing Circular Economy Principles In Small- And Medium-Sized Cities

by Duo (Xinjiang Institute Of Ecology And Geography, China) Jia, Elendu (Xinjiang Institute Of Ecology And Geography, China) Collins, Pei (Xinjiang Inst. Of Ecology & Geography, Ch) Liang e Rehemanjiang (Xinjiang Institute Of Ecology And Geography, China) Wufuer

~~232,51€~~ 209,26€ 10% OFF

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 This book examines the pressing challenges of urbanization and ecological degradation through the lens of circular economy principles.
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Degrowth Through Knowledge-Based Development - Social Flourishing In The Anthropocene

by Francisco Javier Carrillo

~~63,59€~~ 57,23€ 10% OFF

 <p>This book tackles the terms under which a knowledge-based society can indefinitely improve while pursuing an eco-economic steady state. In doing so, it addresses the literature gap on continued social improvement within a post-growth economic and cultural paradigm.</p><p>Carrillo consolidates research on the Degrowth paradigm and proposes a conceptual framework for continued social improvement based on the integration of tangible and intangible collective values. He proposes a method that accounts for effective social value through capital systems valuation and development and includes this operational metric system as an alternative to the metric of Gross National Product (GNP). The book critically examines the challenges of identifying a complete and consistent representation of total social value. The book also includes a series of knowledge-based development programmes in cities and regions around the world and discusses policies and practices for urban mitigation and adaptation to the Anthropocene.</p><p>This transdisciplinary book will be of particular interest to researchers of degrowth economics, sustainable development, and urban planning.</p>
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Degrowth Through Knowledge-Based Development - Social Flourishing In The Anthropocene

by Francisco Javier Carrillo

~~232,51€~~ 209,26€ 10% OFF

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 This book tackles the terms under which a knowledge-based society can indefinitely improve while pursuing an eco-economic steady state, addressing the literature gap on continued social improvement within a postgrowth economic and cultural paradigm.A useful read for scholars of degrowth economics, sustainable development, and urban planning.
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Sustainable Development And Construction In Asia

by Larry Xiancun Hu

~~63,59€~~ 57,23€ 10% OFF

 This book is a comprehensive guide to sustainable development and construction in Asia. Chapters focus on different aspects of sustainable construction, offering in-depth analysis, case studies, and practical insights. A useful read for practitioners, researchers and consultants in the field of sustainable development in construction.
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Sustainable Development And Construction In Asia

by Larry Xiancun (University Of Canberra) Hu

~~232,51€~~ 209,26€ 10% OFF

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 This book is a comprehensive guide to sustainable development and construction in Asia. Chapters focus on different aspects of sustainable construction, offering in-depth analysis, case studies, and practical insights. A useful read for practitioners, researchers and consultants in the field of sustainable development in construction.
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Pursuing Sustainable Urban Development In North Korea

~~63,59€~~ 57,23€ 10% OFF

 This volume employs an urban lens to provide a critical analysis of the North Korean style of sustainable urban development in the face of severe sanctions and a scarcity of vital resources.
ENGLISH

Urban Renewal In Central Seoul - Planning Paradigm Shifts

by Hyung Min Kim

~~63,59€~~ 57,23€ 10% OFF

 Kim details a brief history of urban renewal in central Seoul through articulating urban planning paradigm shifts. A useful read for researchers on urban planning and policies who are keen to understand the complicated process of urban renewal and ways to revitalise economic and human activities and transform built environments.
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Building Urban Resilience - Singapore’S Policy Response To Covid-19

by Debbie R. Loo e J.J. Woo

~~33,11€~~ 29,80€ 10% OFF

 This is one of the first few books to discuss the Covid-19 crisis as an urban phenomenon and illustrates this through the case of Singapore and its pandemic response efforts.
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Pursuing Sustainable Urban Development In North Korea

~~197,36€~~ 177,62€ 10% OFF

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 This volume employs an urban lens to provide a critical analysis of the North Korean style of sustainable urban development in the face of severe sanctions and a scarcity of vital resources.
ENGLISH

Urban Renewal In Central Seoul - Planning Paradigm Shifts

by Hyung Min (The University Of Melbourne, Australia) Kim

~~232,51€~~ 209,26€ 10% OFF

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 Kim details a brief history of urban renewal in central Seoul through articulating urban planning paradigm shifts. A useful read for researchers on urban planning and policies who are keen to understand the complicated process of urban renewal and ways to revitalise economic and human activities and transform built environments.
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Megaregional China

by Richard Hu

~~33,11€~~ 29,80€ 10% OFF

 This book unravels Chinaâ€™s new megaregional structure, new megaregional planning and development, new megaregional governance, and new regional planning system.
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Data-Centric Regenerative Built Environment - Big Data For Sustainable Regeneration

by Saeed (University Of Canberra, Australia) Banihashemi e Sepideh Zarepour (University Of Tehran, Iran) Sohi

29,73€ + 10% CARD

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 This book examines the use of big data in regenerative urban environment and how data helps in functional planning and design solutions. With in-depth case studies, this book is a useful reference for anyone interested in driving sustainable regeneration of our urban environments through big data-centric design solutions.
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Urban Flood Risk Management - Looking At Jakarta

by Christopher (University Of Florida, Usa) Silver

63,53€ + 10% CARD

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 This book offers a historical assessment of Jakartaâ€™s water management practices from the colonial era through the to Jakartaâ€™s emergence as a sprawling megacity. It will be a useful reference to those who research on topics such as urbanization in Southeast Asia, sustainable development, urban and planning history, environmental planning.
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Disaster Resilience And Sustainability - Japan’S Urban Development And Social Capital

by Hitomi Nakanishi

29,14€ + 10% CARD

 This book examines urban planning and infrastructure development in Japanese cities after the second world war as a way to mitigate the risks of disasters while pursuing sustainable development. It will be of interest to scholars in city development and planning, urban studies and human geography.
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Data-Centric Regenerative Built Environment - Big Data For Sustainable Regeneration

by Saeed Banihashemi e Sepideh Zarepour Sohi

29,14€ + 10% CARD

 This book examines the use of big data in regenerative urban environment and how data helps in functional planning and design solutions. With in-depth case studies, this book is a useful reference for anyone interested in driving sustainable regeneration of our urban environments through big data-centric design solutions.
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Urban Flood Risk Management - Looking At Jakarta

by Christopher Silver

62,26€ + 10% CARD

 This book offers a historical assessment of Jakartaâ€™s water management practices from the colonial era through the to Jakartaâ€™s emergence as a sprawling megacity. It will be a useful reference to those who research on topics such as urbanization in Southeast Asia, sustainable development, urban and planning history, environmental planning.
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Urban Flood Risk Management - Looking At Jakarta

by Christopher (University Of Florida, Usa) Silver

232,51€ + 10% CARD

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 This book offers a historical assessment of Jakartaâ€™s water management practices from the colonial era through the to Jakartaâ€™s emergence as a sprawling megacity. It will be a useful reference to those who research on topics such as urbanization in Southeast Asia, sustainable development, urban and planning history, environmental planning.
ENGLISH

Sustainable Development And Construction In Asia

by Larry Xiancun (University Of Canberra) Hu

58,39€

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 This book is a comprehensive guide to sustainable development and construction in Asia. Chapters focus on different aspects of sustainable construction, offering in-depth analysis, case studies, and practical insights. A useful read for practitioners, researchers and consultants in the field of sustainable development in construction.
ENGLISH

Megaregional China

by Richard (University Of Canberra, Australia) Hu

30,41€

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 This book unravels Chinaâ€™s new megaregional structure, new megaregional planning and development, new megaregional governance, and new regional planning system.
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Disaster Resilience And Sustainability - Japanâ€™S Urban Development And Social Capital

by Hitomi (University Of Canberra, Australia) Nakanishi

26,76€

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 This book examines urban planning and infrastructure development in Japanese cities after the second world war as a way to mitigate the risks of disasters while pursuing sustainable development. It will be of interest to scholars in city development and planning, urban studies and human geography.
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Building Urban Resilience - Singaporeâ€™S Policy Response To Covid-19

by Debbie R. Loo e J.J. Woo

82,73€

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 This is one of the first few books to discuss the Covid-19 crisis as an urban phenomenon and illustrates this through the case of Singapore and its pandemic response efforts.

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